RODE

RODE

https://rode.com/en/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/rode-microphones/

RØDE Microphones, also known as RØDE, is a privately owned Australian company that designs and manufactures professional audio equipment, primarily microphones and related accessories. Founded in 1967, the company has a workforce of approximately 170 employees and generates annual revenues of less than $250 million as of 2023. Headquartered in Australia, RØDE specializes in pro AV audio and conferencing solutions, catering to the needs of studios, live performances, and location recording. The company is renowned for its innovative and high-quality products, which have gained recognition and popularity among audio professionals and enthusiasts worldwide.

2023 Revenue

Founded

1967

Headcount

170

Headquarters

Australia

Primary Segment

Pro AV audio and conferencing

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On December 12, 2023, RØDE Microphones LLC, an Australian-owned audio company, acquired Mackie, an iconic American pro audio leader. The acquisition was advised by Kirkland & Ellis and expands RØDE's product portfolio, establishing its parent company, The Freedman Group, as a prominent player in the pro audio industry. Mackie's addition complements RØDE's existing product categories, including microphones, headphones, interfaces, mixers, and accessories. The acquisition aims to provide a comprehensive range of audio solutions for content creation, home and studio recording, broadcast, and live sound production.

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RODE offers 7 products in the media tech, pro AV and media and telecoms services industries. RODE's product portfolio comprises of consumer electronics, audio and pro AV audio and conferencing.

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RODE's revenues were less than $250M in 2023. Caretta Research has split RODE's revenue into 8 different product categories, the largest of which is pro AV wired dynamic microphones. For full access to RODE's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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Sep

30th

2024

05:20

Financial Results, Partnerships and Alliances

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Dec

14th

2023

18:30

Funding Activities

Kirkland Counsels Transom Capital Group on Sale of Mackie to Rode

Kirkland & Ellis advised Transom Capital Group, an operations-focused middle market private equity firm, on its sale of audio products company Loud Audio, LLC (Mackie) to RØDE Microphones LLC. RØDE is a private Australian-owned audio company operating through product categories including microphones, headphones, interfaces, mixers and accessories.

Dec

12th

2023

05:32

Transom Capital Announces Strategic Sale of Mackie to RØDE Microphones

LOS ANGELES and BOTHELL, Wash., Dec. 12, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Transom Capital Group (“Transom”), an operations-focused middle market private equity firm, is proud to announce the successful sale of Loud Audio, LLC (“Mackie”) to RØDE Microphones LLC, a leading global manufacturer of high-quality microphones, headphones, related accessories, and audio interfaces.

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Dec

7th

2023

12:25

RØDE has purchased iconic American pro audio company Mackie

RØDE’s purchase of Mackie rounds out the audio portfolio of its owners, the Freedman Group, to an impressive degree. RØDE Microphones has announced the acquisition of iconic American pro audio leader Mackie. This helps establish The Freedman Group – the parent company of RØDE – as one of the most well-rounded pro audio companies going with a fairly huge catalog of products spanning a wide range of audio solutions for content creation, home and studio recording, broadcast, and live sound production.

Dec

6th

2023

03:41

RØDE Microphones acquires Mackie

RØDE Microphones LLC has announced the acquisition of iconic American pro audio leader Mackie. The acquisition represents a new chapter in the evolution of RØDE and is said to establish The Freedman Group – its parent company – as one of the most “well-rounded” pro audio companies in the world, with an catalogue of products spanning a wide range of audio solutions for content creation, home and studio recording, broadcast, and live sound production.

Dec

5th

2023

11:09

RØDE Acquires Pro Audio Leader Mackie

RØDE Microphones LLC has announced the acquisition of American pro audio leader Mackie. The deal will expand the range of audio products and brands owned by RØDE’s parent company, The Freedman Group, for content creation, home and studio recording, broadcast, and live sound production.

Dec

4th

2023

22:38

M&A Activities, Divestiture

RØDE Microphones LLC Acquires Iconic US Pro Audio Brand Mackie

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Dec

4th

2023

18:30

M&A Activities, Capital Refinance/Restructure

Gilbert + Tobin advises RØDE Microphones on Mackie acquisition and global refinancing

Gilbert + Tobin is pleased to have acted as lead legal adviser to long-standing client RØDE Microphones on the acquisition of Mackie and on the global refinance of its debt facilities. RØDE Microphones is a global leader in audio technology.

Dec

4th

2023

17:56

M&A Activities, Divestiture

RøDE Microphones LLC acquires iconic US pro audio brand Mackie

The RøDE brand is known for making some of the world's most popular microphones, while Mackie is , [+] Famous for its 1602 and D8B mixers and SRM450 loudspeakers. Rode/Mackie Australian audio brand RØDE Microphones LLC has announced the acquisition of iconic American pro audio brand Mackie.

Dec

4th

2023

16:31

Røde Acquires Mackie

Mackie is now part of the same parent company as Aphex, Event and SoundField Røde Microphones LLC has acquired Mackie. Røde’s parent the Freedman Group says the acquisition expands its offerings in pro audio, which include the content creation, home and studio recording, broadcast and live sound production markets.

Nov

8th

2023

18:30

Regulatory and Legal, Negative News

Zaxcom sues RØDE for patent infringement with Wireless Pro

On October 31, 2023, in the US District Court for the District of Delaware, Zaxcom, Inc. filed a patent infringement challenge against RØDE Microphones, LLC and Freedman Electronics Pty Ltd. In the US, Zaxcom holds a patent for devices that can record and transmit simultaneously.

Aug

21st

2023

20:40

RØDE unveils Wireless PRO wireless microphone system

RØDE Microphones has today announced a groundbreaking new wireless microphone system for filmmakers and content creators, the Wireless PRO. The new Wireless PRO microphone kit in use with an interchangeable lens camera. (Source: RØDE Microphones.) Claimed as ‘the most powerful compact wireless system ever, the new Wireless PRO kit features state-of-the-art Series IV 2.4 GHz digital transmission with 128-bit encryption for clear, stable audio across up to 260 metre line of sight.

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